STAFF - REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER, ACUTE CARE CASE MANAGEMENT - $96K+ PER YEAR
LHC Group
Buffalo NY 14266 US
LHC Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Manager, Acute Care Case Management for a nursing job in Buffalo, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Acute Care Case Management
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
As a Registered Nurse Field Assessor (FA) you would be completing Long Term Care insurance assessments. These hands-off assessments require you to obtain claimant demographics, physician information, a current medication list, and evaluate the claimant’s functional level of independence.
The assessment process also involves completing a brief cognitive screening and evaluating the claimant’s ability to complete ADL and IADL tasks. The ideal candidate will be technologically savvy and be able to use a point of care web application/system on a laptop or tablet, in real time for documentation purposes.
LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse Field Assessor (FA) you would be completing Long Term Care insurance assessments. These hands-off assessments require you to obtain claimant demographics, physician information, a current medication list, and evaluate the claimant’s functional level of independence.
The assessment process also involves completing a brief cognitive screening and evaluating the claimant’s ability to complete ADL and IADL tasks. The ideal candidate will be technologically savvy and be able to use a point of care web application/system on a laptop or tablet, in real time for documentation purposes.
- Must demonstrate good clinical reasoning and judgement as it relates to assessing ADL performance, cognition and home safety.
- Must be comfortable with the use point of care technology when completing assessments.
Education and Experience
- Must demonstrate good clinical reasoning and judgement as it relates to assessing ADL performance, cognition and home safety.
- Must be comfortable with the use point of care technology when completing assessments.
- Current, unencumbered RN licensure in state of practice.
- Minimum of 2 years of home health experience or 2 years nursing experience in an equivalent area of practice serving the older adult population.
- Has, or be willing to obtain, a professional liability insurance policy
- Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
LHC Group Job ID #2024011901. Posted job title: Rn Case Management - Lts
About LHC Group
LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs